Pushkar Camel fair is associated with which of the following states?

The correct answer is RajasthanKey Points

• Camel Fair
  • ​Every year the famous Camel Fair is organized in Pushkar city of Rajasthan.
  • The celebration goes on for 5 long days.
  • The Fair is generally organized in October or November.
  • The special attraction of the fair is the challenging Camel Race.
  • Other famous events include tug of war between teams and also competition for the longest moustache.
  • Locally called Kartik ka Mela or Pushkar ka Mela.
  • The Fair takes place on the bank of Pushkar Lake which is also an important pilgrimage site.

Additional Information

•  Other Festivals of Rajasthan
  • Teej Festival
    • ​Teej is a famous festival widely celebrated in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.
    • Teej is also celebrated in other states of India(Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhatisgarh, etc.).
    • Teej festival is celebrated in July or August.
    • Festival is named after insects 'Teej' and women offer food to them so they don't come out of their homes.
    • Festival celebrated by women to celebrate a happy union of marriage and fasting to pray to Lord Shiva and Parvati.
    • Women engaging in fun activities like singing, dancing, and a swing ride under the tree. 
  • Desert Festival
    • ​Every year the Desert Festival is organized in Sam Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer Desert.
    • The celebration goes on for 3 long days.
    • The Festival is generally organized in February.
    • Desert festival is organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Authority.
    • The Festival is a complete fusion of music dance and Mr Desert competition.
  • BrajHoli
    • ​Every year BrajHoli is celebrated in the Braj region of Rajasthan(Bharatpur).
    • Celebrated in March and a few days before Holi.
    • The special attraction of the festival is the Rass Leela dance by local people.
    • The dance depicts the love story of Radha-Krishna.
    • People also consume bhang and thandai as popular drinks.
    • The Festival is full of cultural activities and colourful events.